1923
DEAD MUCKNAMORE OFFICER'S INQUEST!
Gun Belonging to Dead Irregular Found!
Mother of Deceased Calls for Murder Trial!
An inquest into the death of Lieutenant Dan O'Donovan, National Army, was arranged by the military and held in the courthouse, Wexford, on Friday evening last. Lieutenant O'Donovan was found dead at Coolanagh, Mucknamore, on the morning of Wednesday December 10th. Brigade Police Officer Jas Brosnan conducted the enquiry.
Evidence of identification was given by Dan O'Donovan Snr, father of the deceased. It appears that Lieutenant O'Donovan was granted a few days' leave by the army and that it was on the first evening of this break that the tragedy occurred.
John Colfer, fisherman, deposed as to how he found the body and immediately notified the military authorities
